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College and Career Exploration

Such as college tours, job shadowing, apprenticeships, and internships.

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Ways to Paying for College

Such as financial aid education and scholarships opportunities.

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Academic Guidance and Support

Such as tutoring, mentoring, credit recovery.

What GEAR UP Looks Like for Your Student

GEAR UP AcadeME

Log in to GEAR UP AcadeME today and to keep track of your student's engagement and progress. 

This is your student's GEAR UP sponsored virtual learning platform hosted by Canvas.

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What is GEAR UP Maine RISE?

GEAR UP Maine RISE addresses the needs of rural Maine students, families, schools and communities while also responding to the evolving workforce demands of our state. The program will serve more than 5,000 students over a seven-year period between 2023-2030.​

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Stay in the Loop!

Subscribe to stay up to date on what's happening here at GEAR UP Maine RISE, our participating schools and the communities we serve.

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Meet Your Family Engagement Coordinator

Aubrie Howard

125 Community Drive, Augusta, ME 04330
​email: ahoward@syntiro.org

For the past decade, I have worked as a community partner, outdoor educator, and school counselor across New England and Montana. Restorative practices ground my work as I build relationships, increase access and awareness of resources, and utilize creative problem-solving. I am a first-generation college student who grew up in Western Maine. I have a Bachelor's in Journalism, a minor in Peace and Reconciliation Studies from the University of Maine, and a Master's in Education with School Counselor licensure from Goddard College. In my free time, you will find me somewhere in the mountains, paddling on a river, or reading a good book. I am excited to support the work of GEAR UP by connecting and learning with families and communities across Maine to help their youth create meaningful and informed post-secondary pathways. 

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